The scrutiny on borrowing is the toughest it's been, with banks and credit unions putting the daily spending habits of potential customers under the microscope — including things like your food deliveries and Afterpay purchases.
Category Archives: Lifestyle
What are the world’s most expensive cities to live in?
It is the first time three cities have shared the unenviable title, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) 2019 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.
Why your life goals may be making you miserable — and what to do about it
Having major goals and working hard to achieve them has always been seen as a good thing. But what if they actually get in the way of your happiness, and leave you feeling like a failure?
Rare Kombi restored from South African orphanage van to Australian wedding ‘love bus’
Port Macquarie resident Mitchell Montgomery gave this rare 1960 15-window Kombi a new life when he relocated it from thousands of kilometres away and restored it.
Sustainable jean company stays true to roots despite royal exposure
The designers behind a pair of ethically sourced jeans worn by the Duchess of Sussex during her Australian visit last year double their staff to meet global demand.
I gave up my pet for adoption. Before you judge me, read this
For three years, I tried, but life with our dog Mallee just didn't work out. The decision to rehome her involved guilt, shame and judgement, but it was the best thing to do.
This is what you’re in for if you take on renovating a heritage-listed house
Dodgy design decisions, poisonous paint and fields overrun with rabbits are some of the stories to come from unsuspecting heritage building owners in Tasmania.
Insurance locks up beach wheelchair access
The Whyalla community purchased three beach access wheelchairs that have only been used for a few events because they are not covered by public liability insurance.
Why being ‘crazy organised’ about your time could help you relax
There are 8,760 hours in every year. A time audit could help you spend them doing the things you actually enjoy.
The Japanese artform helping people embrace their flaws
The ancient Japanese artform of kintsugi, translated as "golden joinery", is helping people come to terms with everything from divorce to cancer and the challenges of being a single parent.